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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 14, 1951

Page

4

Members Celebrate 35th Anniversary at Guelph dinner

Thirty three members of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D. EF attended a June 5 dinner at Cutton Fields Golf Club Guelph celebrating their 35th anniversary. Corsages, regent memories, and comments marked the event along with guests from Lakeside Chapter and others. A baking sale and waistline tea were planned, and a postwar Provincial Convenor letter urged baby clothes for overseas.

Duke of Devonshire D. EF Cutton Fields Golf Club Guelph J. H.creighton Lakeside A. Orr Wm. Gowdy A. Symon British Columbia H. Brown Windsor Nova Scotia

Clearing Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Equipment

Public auction conducted by W. Booth Hindley and Elliott on June 25 at 1:00 pm at Lot 27 Concession 7 Nas Sugaweya, between Rockwood and Acton. Items include horses and harness, numerous cows and calves, dairy gear, Ford tractors and implements, farm tools, machinery, and furniture. Terms cash with settlement in elyrk days. buyers to move equipment to Guelph after sale.

Co. J. van Goozen Con Nassugaweya Blue Spring No. 7 Rockwood Acton Durham T.B M.D FORD Ford Tractor Continental Motor & Scour Cleaner Gilson Steyl Guelph Trurhediately Dublin

I'd Climb the Highest Mountain shines as a family film

The 1941 Technicolor picture from Century Films presents Parson Big Thompson in a heart warming backwoods town drama. Starring Susan Hayward William Lundigan Rory Calhoun and Barbara Bates the film blends humor romance and spiritual conflict with stark earthy realism and a memorable soundtrack. It offers a down to earth rural story with strong performances and wide audience appeal.

Sweitight Parson Big Thompson Hall of Fame Susan Hayward William Lundigan Rory Calhoun Barbara Bates Gene Lockhart Lynn Barr Ruth Donelly Kathleen Lockhart Hollywood Walter Winchell 20Th Century Fox Roxy Acton

Visit to Church Brings Simple Joy and Unity

A note on church attendance highlights happier moods and friendly handshakes. It emphasizes peaceful surroundings, divine inspiration, and weekly benefits from attending services with family.

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WMS and CGIT Members Welcome Affiliation

The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church hosted its CGIT group at Mrs James Symon’s home. Nancy Lambert outlined CGIT aims, Ena Jennings recapped the group’s January formation and activities including instruction, lunches, party decor, and table care.

WMS. of the United Church James Symon CGIT M. Z. Bennett Nancy Lambert Ena Jennings

Acton Pupils Vie For Athletic Honors

Acton Public School pupils contended for inter school titles at Georgetown facing Georgetown and Milton in 19 events. Georgetown led with Milton at seven points. Milton would have claimed three consecutive titles if victorious. Acton winners included Marilyn Sigsworth Cheryl Morton Alan Holmes Donald Wids Garry Emerson and others in sprint and field events with multiple top finishes.

Acton Public School North Halton Georgetown Milton F. W. Foster Milton Public School H. Henry Georgetown Public

1951 Traffic Toll Continues Higher

Ontario traffic deaths rose to 62 in April, part of a four month total of 229 for 1951. Twenty nine percent involved two vehicle crashes and seven of nineteen two vehicle victims died by striking parked cars or trucks. Children deaths declined slightly while pedestrians rose from last year.

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Dawkins third in relay events at junior meet

The senior boys relay team with John Haydon and Wa Spielvogel placed second, followed by Allan Holiness and Ted Atlan. The girls relay squad, Marilyn Sigsworth, Cheryl Morton, Mary Mages, and Sylvia Nielsen, finished third.

Dawkins Shet John Haydon Wa Spielvogel Allan Holiness Ted Atlan Gurls Marilyn Sigsworth Cheryl Morton Mary Mages Sylvia Nielsen

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